Officials appoint replacement for state Rep. Graham Hunt

Originally published February 16, 2016 at 5:42 pm

Hunt recently resigned amid questions that he exaggerated his service in the military.

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The Associated Press

DUPONT, Pierce County — Officials have appointed Andrew Barkis to fill the legislative seat vacated earlier this month by Republican Graham Hunt amid questions that he exaggerated his service in the military.

Thurston County Commissioners and Pierce County Council members announced their choice on Tuesday.

Barkis was one of three candidates, including Amy Cruver and Kerry Hooks-French, put forth by the Washington State Republican Party.

Barkis lives in Olympia and is the owner of Hometown Property Management. He is a graduate of Seattle University and ran for the Thurston County Commission in 2012.